Anonymous
01/16/2026 00:06
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
What does an EF coach do in a session?
Anonymous
01/15/2026 23:58
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My DS is undiagnosed (long story) but has EF challenges. Every day we sit down and make a list of his hw on the whiteboard. I check canvas for his assignments that are supposed to be done in class (I don’t involve him in it as it’s a bit time consuming and humiliating to him), but just tell him that xyz is not finished and he should put this on the whiteboard or do it right away.
Unfortunately I basically keep track of his work (or keep track of him keeping track). He resists emailing assignments so he turns them in late, but most teachers don’t count it against him. I suggest you add this to the IEP if needed.
I do look at the teacher slides if they are available, at all the calendars etc.
The worst is when he has a teacher who isn’t transparent and has unclear deadlines. Luckily he only has one this year.
This is a solid systematic approach, the “brain dump” in a central place where the child can get the dopamine burst of checking things off. A big black line drawn through the task! My 11.5 yo is great at finishing tasks that are laid out this way (be it household chores or self-care) and fights back on open ended work. It’s like he has in his head, ok brain just do x,y,z then freedom. I try not to add to the list once it’s finalized. No verbalized to-do lists!
Thank you! You gave me food for thought, mine hates it when I narrate the tasks. I should just show him the list
CareDream
01/15/2026 23:48
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
I’m also looking for an EF coach for my son. I joined here to see if I can find anyone who might know of someone they recommend.
Anonymous
01/12/2026 18:16
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP here. For those of you who went with EF coaches, are there any left who still work in person?
I looked for this as well and the handful I found are in therapy practices with a 'specialty' of EF coaching. But the vast, vast majority are online - which is curious because lots of kids who need this support are ones for whom screens really get in the way. I'm curious if others have had different experiences.
Where are you located? I know a couple that serve families in DC and Bethesda areas.
Previous PP here, we're in Bethesda and would be interested in any names. I knew one in Kensington but she has gone online. I agree with PP, the kids who need this the most often can't work online.
Try https://www.enhancingyourstrengths.com/ (multiple EF coaches) or https://www.finding-focus.com/ (sole provider).
Thank you!
Anonymous
01/12/2026 13:51
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP here. For those of you who went with EF coaches, are there any left who still work in person?
I looked for this as well and the handful I found are in therapy practices with a 'specialty' of EF coaching. But the vast, vast majority are online - which is curious because lots of kids who need this support are ones for whom screens really get in the way. I'm curious if others have had different experiences.
Where are you located? I know a couple that serve families in DC and Bethesda areas.
And I'm the person who flagged online as a challenge - we are in central DC but spend a lot of time on the western side of the red line.
See above. I think both do DC.
Anonymous
01/12/2026 13:51
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP here. For those of you who went with EF coaches, are there any left who still work in person?
I looked for this as well and the handful I found are in therapy practices with a 'specialty' of EF coaching. But the vast, vast majority are online - which is curious because lots of kids who need this support are ones for whom screens really get in the way. I'm curious if others have had different experiences.
Where are you located? I know a couple that serve families in DC and Bethesda areas.
Previous PP here, we're in Bethesda and would be interested in any names. I knew one in Kensington but she has gone online. I agree with PP, the kids who need this the most often can't work online.
Try https://www.enhancingyourstrengths.com/ (multiple EF coaches) or https://www.finding-focus.com/ (sole provider).
Anonymous
01/12/2026 12:54
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
Anonymous wrote:My DS is undiagnosed (long story) but has EF challenges. Every day we sit down and make a list of his hw on the whiteboard. I check canvas for his assignments that are supposed to be done in class (I don’t involve him in it as it’s a bit time consuming and humiliating to him), but just tell him that xyz is not finished and he should put this on the whiteboard or do it right away.
Unfortunately I basically keep track of his work (or keep track of him keeping track). He resists emailing assignments so he turns them in late, but most teachers don’t count it against him. I suggest you add this to the IEP if needed.
I do look at the teacher slides if they are available, at all the calendars etc.
The worst is when he has a teacher who isn’t transparent and has unclear deadlines. Luckily he only has one this year.
This is a solid systematic approach, the “brain dump” in a central place where the child can get the dopamine burst of checking things off. A big black line drawn through the task! My 11.5 yo is great at finishing tasks that are laid out this way (be it household chores or self-care) and fights back on open ended work. It’s like he has in his head, ok brain just do x,y,z then freedom. I try not to add to the list once it’s finalized. No verbalized to-do lists!
Anonymous
01/12/2026 12:49
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP here. For those of you who went with EF coaches, are there any left who still work in person?
I looked for this as well and the handful I found are in therapy practices with a 'specialty' of EF coaching. But the vast, vast majority are online - which is curious because lots of kids who need this support are ones for whom screens really get in the way. I'm curious if others have had different experiences.
Where are you located? I know a couple that serve families in DC and Bethesda areas.
And I'm the person who flagged online as a challenge - we are in central DC but spend a lot of time on the western side of the red line.
Anonymous
01/12/2026 11:59
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP here. For those of you who went with EF coaches, are there any left who still work in person?
I looked for this as well and the handful I found are in therapy practices with a 'specialty' of EF coaching. But the vast, vast majority are online - which is curious because lots of kids who need this support are ones for whom screens really get in the way. I'm curious if others have had different experiences.
Where are you located? I know a couple that serve families in DC and Bethesda areas.
Previous PP here, we're in Bethesda and would be interested in any names. I knew one in Kensington but she has gone online. I agree with PP, the kids who need this the most often can't work online.
Anonymous
01/12/2026 11:26
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP here. For those of you who went with EF coaches, are there any left who still work in person?
I looked for this as well and the handful I found are in therapy practices with a 'specialty' of EF coaching. But the vast, vast majority are online - which is curious because lots of kids who need this support are ones for whom screens really get in the way. I'm curious if others have had different experiences.
Where are you located? I know a couple that serve families in DC and Bethesda areas.
Anonymous
01/12/2026 07:12
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
Anonymous wrote:NP here. For those of you who went with EF coaches, are there any left who still work in person?
I looked for this as well and the handful I found are in therapy practices with a 'specialty' of EF coaching. But the vast, vast majority are online - which is curious because lots of kids who need this support are ones for whom screens really get in the way. I'm curious if others have had different experiences.
Anonymous
01/12/2026 00:03
Subject: How did you help your EF/ADHD kid organize?
My DS is undiagnosed (long story) but has EF challenges. Every day we sit down and make a list of his hw on the whiteboard. I check canvas for his assignments that are supposed to be done in class (I don’t involve him in it as it’s a bit time consuming and humiliating to him), but just tell him that xyz is not finished and he should put this on the whiteboard or do it right away.
Unfortunately I basically keep track of his work (or keep track of him keeping track). He resists emailing assignments so he turns them in late, but most teachers don’t count it against him. I suggest you add this to the IEP if needed.
I do look at the teacher slides if they are available, at all the calendars etc.
The worst is when he has a teacher who isn’t transparent and has unclear deadlines. Luckily he only has one this year.
Unfortunately I basically keep track of his work (or keep track of him keeping track). He resists emailing assignments so he turns them in late, but most teachers don’t count it against him. I suggest you add this to the IEP if needed.
I do look at the teacher slides if they are available, at all the calendars etc.
The worst is when he has a teacher who isn’t transparent and has unclear deadlines. Luckily he only has one this year.